From My Bookshelf: Understanding Our Souls

Coleman Ford, assistant professor of humanities at Texas Baptist College, gives his top five book recommendations to understand our souls. Ford began serving at Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College in 2020.  Confessions by Augustine of Hippo – Confessions is a timeless classic that tells the story of every soul in need of God’s grace and…

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How to prepare students for authentic Gospel engagement

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2023 issue of Southwestern News. Most students want to evangelize, but they have inadequate preparation for authentic Gospel engagement. Eighty-three percent of Generation Z are more open to sharing their Christian faith than their Millennial predecessors. However, the group’s primary approach to evangelism is through their…

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Board officers issue ‘Summary of Findings’ by trustee Task Force

Summary of Findings Southwestern Seminary Board of Trustees Task Force June 7, 2023 “The President shall have direct charge of, full supervision over, and shall be responsible for all funds and properties of the Seminary.” Southwestern Seminary Bylaw 5.4 During the special meeting of the Southwestern Seminary Board of Trustees on May 30, trustees overwhelmingly…

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Response to Sligar-Bunnell Allegations

Response to Sligar-Bunnell Allegations Southwestern Seminary Board of Trustees June 2, 2023 During a special meeting of the Southwestern Seminary Board of Trustees on May 30, the Board overwhelmingly adopted a motion authorizing the publication of a response to allegations made by trustees Aaron Sligar and Andrew Bunnell concerning various matters relating to a trustee…

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FROM THE HILL: Darling weighs in on transgender issues, Crider advises on worship in a replant, and Queen discusses revival

“From the Hill” is a regular series highlighting the work of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College’s faculty. Check back here regularly to find articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews, and more. “Reality intrudes on MrBeast” (article on WORLD), written by Dan Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement, assistant professor of faith…

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